Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lombada
noun
lɒmˈbɑːdə
Definition
A raised section of pavement or road designed to slow down traffic.
Examples
- There is a lombada on the street near the school to protect the children.
- Drivers must slow down when approaching the lombada at the intersection.
- The city installed several lombadas to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods.
Meaning
In traffic engineering, a ‘lombada’ is used to enhance safety by limiting vehicle speed in certain areas.
Synonyms
- speed bump
- hump
- traffic calming device